Signage for businesses and special events requires a permit before posting.
Signage Permit
Signage
A sign permit is required for long-term signage, including illuminated, freestanding, window signs and awning and canopy signs.
The cost of a sign permit is $40 for the first sign and $15 for each additional sign.
If a sign is installed or erected before being issued a permit, $100 will be charged, per sign.
The following are required for the sign permit application:
- A drawing, to scale, for each side of the sign, showing copy, material(s) used, sign dimensions, sign area, colour scheme and details of any supporting structures and framework.
- Drawing or photograph showing the proposed location of the sign, including details of all buildings/structures located on the land, and the location and size of all existing signs.
For further information please refer to Sign Bylaw No. 553.
Sign Permit Application
Applications and payment must be submitted together, by one of the following methods:
- Mail: Town of Qualicum Beach, PO Box 130, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1S7
- In Person: Town of Qualicum Beach, #201-660 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach, BC
Town Hall hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Special Event Signage
The Town provides specific locations for special event signage to be displayed. These locations include:
- Highway 19A: South side of road before Laburnum Rd.
- Memorial Ave: East side between banner poles and first speed sign
- Highway 19A: North side of road between Bennett Rd. & Village Way
To be eligible, the special event must be held within the Town boundaries
An approved application is required before installing signage and signs must be installed no earlier than 14 days before the event and removed no later than two days after.
Special Event Signage Permit Application
Applications and payment must be submitted together, by one of the following methods:
- Mail: Town of Qualicum Beach, PO Box 130, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1S7
- In Person: Town of Qualicum Beach, #201-660 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach, BC
Town Hall hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Banner Pole
Banners may be erected on the banner pole that is located at Memorial Avenue as you enter off Highway 19 into Qualicum Beach. Banners are displayed for no more than two weeks at a time and events must be held within Town boundaries to be eligible. Priority is given to Town hosted events and those hosted in Town facilities. There is no cost to display a banner.
To be eligible, banners must meet the following requirements:
- Size: no larger than 20’ x 3.5’ and no smaller than 12’ x 2’
- Material: made of sturdy material like vinyl
- Wind Holes: wind holes of 7-10 cm in diameter installed per square foot of banner
- No Rope Attachment: Rope must be enclosed in a sleeve for attaching the banner (no grommets)
- An image of the banner must be included with the application.
Banner Pole Permit Application
Applications can be submitted by:
- Email: Complete the fillable PDF form and send it to [email protected]
- In Person: Town of Qualicum Beach, #201-660 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach, BC
Town Hall hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
READ-O-GRAPH
The Read-O-Graph sign, located at the corner of Memorial Avenue and Rupert Road is a great way to promote local events and happenings. Postings are displayed for no more than two weeks at a time and the event must be held within Town boundaries to be eligible. Priority is given to Town hosted events and those hosted in Town facilities. There is no cost to display a posting.
Read-O-Graph Permit Application
Applications can be submitted by one of the following methods:
- Email: Complete the fillable PDF form and send it to [email protected]
- In Person: Town of Qualicum Beach, #201-660 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach, BC
Town Hall hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm